Orioles bats explode, Rodriguez solid in 11-3 win over Minnesota
Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Westburg, and Ryan O’Hearn homered while Grayson Rodriguez pitched six solid innings for the victory on Tuesday.
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Gunnar Henderson discusses his three-RBI night in Tuesday’s win over Twins
Gunnar Henderson discusses his three-RBI night in Tuesday’s win over Twins
The Orioles farm that keeps producing legit big league phenoms
With the promotion of Jackson Holliday and the emergence of Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg to go with the already-arrived Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson, the Baltimore Orioles are loaded. It’s the dawn of a new day of Orioles baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the maturation of Orioles system and the solid start to season despite some obvious pitching deficiencies.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss torrid bat of Colton Cowser and what it means for Hays and lineup
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss torrid bat of Colton Cowser and what it means for Hays and lineup
Making a case for The Milkman
Outfielder Colton Cowser struggled in his first MLB assignment last year but has begun the 2024 with a torrid pace leaving manager Brandon Hyde with some tough decisions on playing time for Austin Hays. Our Luke Jones joins Nestor to evaluate this young roster and ways to continue to utilize the bench and the potential of big bats from blue chip prospects.
The new Action Jackson brings a rare and early Holliday to Baltimore
Kicking off our new Maryland Crab Cake Tour live at Faidley’s on Fridays on Orioles home game afternoons, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a long-awaited Baltimore Holliday at home with the new Action Jackson in the Charm City.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a Baltimore Holliday at home with Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a Baltimore Holliday at home with Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debut and future of Jackson Holliday with Orioles
The decision to promote Jackson Holliday came at a curious time this week for many Orioles fans. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debut and future of the new Number Seven here in Baltimore as the Birds continue to soar into the spring as a World Series contender with a burgeoning cast of young superstars
The Holliday of a Baby Birds renaissance has arrived
The decision to promote Jackson Holliday came at a curious time this week for many Orioles fans. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debut and future of the new Number Seven here in Baltimore as the Birds continue to soar into the spring as a World Series contender with a burgeoning cast of young superstars and new ownership.
Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate the Holliday of Orioles decision to finally bring the best prospect in baseball to Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate the Holliday of Orioles decision to finally bring the best prospect in baseball to Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles future with crowded outfield and thin pitching
With the recall of Jackson Holliday from Norfolk, it appears to be the first of many young players the Orioles will be needing to make room for in Baltimore or a decision about in the coming weeks as Heston Kjerstad, Kyle Stowers and others continue to destroy Triple A pitching at Norfolk to start the season.
Holliday! Celebrate!
It’s not a shock that Jackson Holliday is coming to the big leagues as a 20-year old. This was inevitable. But why here and now? Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate the Holliday of Mike Elias’ decision to promote the top prospect in Major League Baseball and opine on what it means for the Orioles roster.
The outfield backup jam from Norfolk to Camden Yards
With the recall of Jackson Holliday from Norfolk, it appears to be the first of many young players the Orioles will be needing to make room for in Baltimore or a decision about in the coming weeks as Heston Kjerstad, Kyle Stowers and others continue to destroy Triple A pitching at Norfolk to start the season.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Cano, Kimbrel, the bullpen and frosty bats of early Orioles campaign
Less than two weeks into the season, it’s been a mixed bag for the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disappointing Pittsburgh series and ways a better bullpen could support some frosty bats of the early Orioles campaign.
What happens when Kimbrel can’t go in 9th?
Less than two weeks into the season, it’s been a mixed bag for the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disappointing Pittsburgh series and ways a better bullpen could support some frosty bats of the early Orioles campaign.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Pittsburgh
A 2-for-26 start for Austin Hays has been magnified on the heels of his tough second half last year.
Greg Abel joins Nestor to discuss communications, sports, fans and the future of Orioles baseball in Baltimore
It’s been 18 years since local communication and public relations guru Greg Abel created the “We’re Not Gonna Take It” video after Nestor Aparicio led “Free The Birds” to communicate some uncomfortable truths to Peter Angelos. That was September 2006. Now, with David Rubenstein taking over the helm of the Orioles franchise, what do we expect to be better for the fans – other than everything?
We survived the Angelos Era of Orioles baseball so what’s next?
Allen McCallum and Nestor Aparicio were seated next to each other in visiting press boxes for the iconic Roberto Alomar ALDS home run in Cleveland and the Jeffrey Maier debacle in New York almost 30 years ago. They covered the team every day at the dawn of WNST until they were no longer allowed access. Now almost three decades later, they discuss the future of the Baltimore Orioles with new ownership of David Rubenstein and general manager Mike Elias fielding the best crop of players of our lifetime at Camden Yards.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss foul weather, unlikely stars and Orioles Magic youth in Norfolk
Adding up the math of the first week of the “next chapter” of Orioles baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss foul weather, unlikely stars and the Orioles Magic youth in Norfolk hitting the cover off the ball and banging on the walls of The Warehouse at Camden Yards. Mike Elias has good problems to begin the 2024 campaign.
How will the “next chapter” of Orioles ownership communicate with traumatized Baltimore fan base?
It’s been 18 years since local communication and public relations guru Greg Abel created the “We’re Not Gonna Take It” video after Nestor Aparicio led “Free The Birds” to communicate some uncomfortable truths to Peter Angelos. That was September 2006. Now, with David Rubenstein taking over the helm of the Orioles franchise, what do we expect to be better for the fans – other than everything?
Foul weather, walkoff wins, unlikely stars and the Norfolk hitting machine
Adding up the math of the first week of the “next chapter” of Orioles baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss foul weather, unlikely stars and the Orioles Magic youth in Norfolk hitting the cover off the ball and banging on the walls of The Warehouse at Camden Yards. Mike Elias has good problems to begin the 2024 campaign.
Brandon Hyde talks Perez return timetable, leadoff spot, other topics as Orioles wrap homestand
Brandon Hyde talks Perez return timetable, leadoff spot, other topics as Orioles wrap homestand
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 6-4 win over Kansas City
Luke Jones reflects on a walk-off night at Camden Yards on Monday.
Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the most perfect Orioles Opening Day in Baltimore baseball history
Pinch us! The Angelos era is over at Camden Yards, Opening Day was packed and the Baltimore Orioles are contenders to win a World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the most perfectly perfect Opening Day in Baltimore baseball history.
A grand welcome for Rubenstein as new Orioles owner
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the takeover of the Orioles franchise by the ownership group of David Rubenstein and hope for the future of a better era for Baltimore baseball, downtown and the long-suffering fans in Birdland.
Orioles bats explode, Rodriguez pitches six strong innings in 13-4 win over Angels
Baltimore plated nine runs in the sixth inning alone to improve to 2-0 on the young season.
Gunnar Henderson talks about his three-RBI output in 13-4 win over Angels
Gunnar Henderson talks about his three-RBI output in 13-4 win over Angels
The most perfect Orioles Opening Day in Baltimore baseball history?
Pinch us! The Angelos era is over at Camden Yards, Opening Day was packed and the Baltimore Orioles are contenders to win a World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the most perfectly perfect Opening Day in Baltimore baseball history.
Even with some fair questions, Orioles still look like head of AL East in 2024
“We’ve just got to get to that point again this season and prove it to ourselves that we can be that team.”
Elias, Orioles failed in managing expectations before reassigning top prospect Holliday
Mike Elias did himself no favors touting Jackson Holliday’s roster chances throughout the offseason.
Luke Jones and Nestor prep for a long weekend in Sarasota with Orioles and who comes home to Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor prep for a long weekend in Sarasota with Orioles and who comes home to Baltimore
Spending the final weekend in Sarasota scouting Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor prep for a long weekend in Sarasota with Orioles and who comes north to Baltimore
With pitching questions lingering, Orioles should fully embrace position talent upside to open 2024
Baltimore shouldn’t hesitate to promote top prospect Jackson Holliday and others carrying exciting talent.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles spring training and hope for Opening Day roster
With Opening Day right around the corner and the abundance of talents brimming from the expanded roster of the Baltimore Orioles, our Luke Jones discusses pitching, the outfield and how all of these guys aren’t coming north with the big league team.
Sizing up the Orioles roster as Opening Day beckons
With Opening Day right around the corner and the abundance of talents brimming from the expanded roster of the Baltimore Orioles, our Luke Jones discusses pitching, the outfield and how all of these guys aren’t coming north with the big league team.
Allen McCallum and Nestor reset expectations for Orioles and future of Baltimore under Rubenstein ownership
Allen McCallum and Nestor reset expectations for the Orioles and the future of Baltimore baseball – and beyond – under the new ownership group of David Rubenstein.
Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post discusses a new day in Baltimore baseball for Orioles with Rubenstein
Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post discusses a new day in Baltimore baseball for Orioles with Rubenstein
McCallum: Our hopes for the new beginning of a beautiful renaissance for Orioles baseball
Allen McCallum and Nestor reset expectations for the Orioles and the future of Baltimore baseball – and beyond – under the new ownership group of David Rubenstein.
Sheinin: A new day for downtown and Orioles baseball
Our Baltimore resident and baseball historian Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post discusses a new day in Camden Yards baseball for Orioles with Rubenstein ownership group and the high expectations of our community for improvement.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss good Orioles problem of a crowded outfield in Sarasota
With the Baltimore Orioles organization showing off its deep depth of outfield prospects this spring in Sarasota, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the good problem of a crowded roster and the realities of pitching needs as change abounds in Birdland during a fascinating Grapefruit campaign.
